If you were to book a room at a one-star roadside motel, you wouldn’t expect the same amenities you’d find at a luxury five-star resort. But there is one commonality they’re likely to share: a Bible tucked away in the drawer of the bedside table. Bibles have been a familiar presence in hotel rooms for more than a century, and though the tradition has been declining in recent years, the bedside Bible remains an iconic part of American travel. But how did the book become a hotel staple? The origins can be traced back to ...Read More